UBS On-Air: Market Moves Client Strategy Office

Join members of the UBS Chief Investment Office for some timely thoughts and reflections around the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) print, and what this latest inflation data might mean for monetary policy, and the markets. Featured are Brian Rose, Senior Economist Americas, Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy Americas, and David Lefkowitz, Head of Equities Americas. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Yesterday’s US consumer price data was less weird—no 4% monthly increases in rent in Detroit (as in March). The detail showed for almost every business sector, there is deflation somewhere in the United States. For the benefit of non-economists (like the Chair of the Federal Reserve) this is not remotely consistent with sticky prices.

Following a brief Springtime hiatus, we catch-up with Burkhard to hear about his recent travels and the connections that can be drawn from the picturesque landscapes of Europe to the European economic landscape. Burkhard also shares takeaways from a recent conversation with IMF-Head Kristina Georgieva, where they discuss the ingredients for a successful economy (tune in to find out!).

Federal Reserve Chair Powell wants further inflation declines before the Fed cuts rates. US inflation is already at or near target for the prices over which the Fed has control. Last month’s consumer price inflation did surprise to the upside, mainly because of rents in the city of Detroit.

We catch-up with Leslie Falconio to discuss how a shift in the Fed’s course for monetary policy has impacted fixed income assets, along with review CIO’s expectations for rate cuts in 2024, along with current positioning recommendations within fixed income. Featured is Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Following a sharp rebound in Chinese equities, Xingchen weighs in as to how investors should treat their Chinese equity exposure, along with cites some near-term market catalysts that investors should be mindful of. Featured is Xingchen Yu, Emerging Markets Strategist, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy